Meridan Plains, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Meridan Plains, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Meridan Plains |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Sunshine Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -26.7625 |
| Longitude | 153.0862 |
| Population | 3,688 |
| Density | 207.8 /km² |
| Area | 17.8 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 4551 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 79 km north |
Meridan Plains is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,688. The locality covers an area of 17.8 km², giving a population density of about 207.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 79 km north of Brisbane. Meridan Plains is located at 26.7625°S, 153.0862°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4551.
Meridan Plains unfolds as a broad canvas of dappled sunlight and rich, ochre earth, a landscape where the sky feels impossibly vast and the air hums with the quiet persistence of life. It lies 5.6 km north-west of Caloundra, QLD (from Caloundra, QLD: bearing 314°T), and is situated 8.5 km south-south-east of Buderim. The terrain here is a subtle negotiation between gentle rises and flatter expanses, a tapestry of resilient native grasses punctuated by the sturdy, spreading limbs of eucalyptus trees that cast long, dancing shadows as the day wears on. The distant murmur of traffic is a soft counterpoint to the chirping symphony of unseen birds, a constant reminder of the wildness that still breathes just beyond the cultivated edges. Even the wind, when it stirs, carries a soft, dry scent, a promise of warmth and the slow, steady turning of the seasons.
Historically, Meridan Plains has been a place shaped by the enduring spirit of those who sought to coax sustenance from its fertile ground. For generations, this land has supported a thriving agricultural economy, with broadacre farms yielding crops that paint the landscape in shades of gold and green throughout the year. The rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of Meridan Plains, from the hopeful stirrings of spring planting to the satisfying bounty of the harvest. While much of its character is defined by the quiet industry of farming and grazing, the neighbouring coastal centres draw a steady stream of visitors, their presence a gentle ripple that adds a touch of vibrant commerce to the underlying stillness of the plains. The very soil here seems to hold the memory of hard work and quiet triumphs, a testament to the enduring connection between people and this particular stretch of Queensland earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Meridan Plains, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Meridan Plains, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Meridan Plains includes the postcode (4551), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Sunshine Coast Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Meridan Plains is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |